I have Cellulite. How do I get rid of this?
07/05/2010
Cellulite is a body condition that affects more than 90% of women. It is caused by fat cells being trapped in a mesh of supporting tissue, becomes inflexible through a poor supply of oxygen and blood. To stop this from occurring you need to ditch the toxins e.g. alcohol, cigarettes and coffee as these may restrict the blood vessels and blood supply. (You are already doing this) You need to reduce your intake of saturated fats as this may cause cholesterol to build up on the blood vessel walls which restricts blood flow. As I mentioned above cellulite affects almost every women in some time in their life however the two tips I have mentioned above will help reduce the appearance and eventually eliminate cellulite in the long term. It will take a while though. In terms of exercise cardiovascular exercise will help as this stimulates circulation throughout the body so there will be a greater supply of oxygen and blood. You are currently doing walking everyday which will help however more vigorous activity will help more. Also you can help firm up the problem areas which tend to be the legs and bum region. To do this perform the following exercises below on most days, doing 3 sets of 20 repetitions of each.
Squat
This is a sitting down movement. Place your feet shoulder width apart. Ensure your knees are facing forwards and not inwards or out. Keeping your back straight bend at the knees. Go down to 90 degrees in your knees then slowly push yourself back up.
Lunge
Stand with your feet hip width apart. Take a big stride forward with one foot(approx 1 and a half times your normal stride) Keeping your back straight bend at the knees to 90 degrees in both knees. Push yourself back up and then repeat with the opposite foot.
Glute Kickbacks
Begin on the floor on all fours, Knees under hips. Lift you left knee on the floor while raising your hips and extending your leg behind you with your foot flexed. Hold for one second and then release back down to the start.
Repeat this action. Once you have done 20 repetitions switch to the right leg.